From the category archives:

Mixtape

The FYA “Merry Christmas, Have a Drink” Playlist

December 22, 2011
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YOU GUYS!!  It’s almost Christmas!!!  I know; I know.  Some of you are all, “who cares!  Christmas is a pagan holiday co-opted by Christians in order to annoy the rest of the world!”  And some of you are like, “who cares!  Christmas is a holy holiday stolen by non-Christians in order to get presents!”  And [...]

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Miss Teen Dream Mix

August 11, 2011
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Hey there, teen dreamers! As y’all know, we’re reading Libba Bray’s Beauty Queens for our worldwide FYA Book Club this month, and it’s such an awesome clustercuss of satire, feminism and adventure, we decided it needed a soundtrack! So whether you’re laying out on the beach, taking down a dictator or practicing your talent, we [...]

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the before i fall dedication show mix

July 22, 2010
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The mean girls in Before I Fall definitely had their musical favorites for taunting ex-bffs and driving drunk. And while we wholeheartedly DON’T recommend following suit, we agree that there’s no better YA time for music than driving around with your friends. (Ok, and working through emo angst while sitting alone in your room.)

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The Hunger Games Survival Mix

May 12, 2010
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I don’t know about you guys, but when Katniss was preparing for the hunger games, there was one vital thing missing. Sure, she practiced her archery, observed her competitors and maintained a healthy diet, but you know what the girl could’ve really used? A MIXTAPE OF SONGS TO PUMP HERSELF UP! Haymitch totally dropped the [...]

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The Frankie Landau-Banks Badass Prankster Rebel Girl Mix

April 28, 2010
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In the land of teenager, there is no greater expression of love than a mixtape. With that in mind, we’ve decided to launch a new category in which we create musical tributes to our most adored and cherished YA characters. And who better to kick off the series than the most fearsome prankster in the [...]

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